Question 1

my husband dereks blood pressure is very low. 80/64sitting and 64/45 when standing. hes very faint. he has had his usual cortisone meds but not feeling well lately?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Your husband needs to be evaluated quickly, he has symptomatic hypotension on what appears to be adrenal insufficiency at baseline. He will likely need iv fluids and workup for possible causes for his symptoms.

Question 2

is it safe to take oral contraceptives (levora) and schwartz green stinger supplements (ephedra, bitter orange, etc) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Ephedra and bitter orange can increase blood pressure.  Oral contraceptives can increase risk of blood clot.  This combination of increased BP and increased risk of blood clot is not healthy.  If you are trying to lose weight, there are better and safer ways to do this.  Please discuss with your doctor.  Hope this was helpful.  Best of luck.  Dr R

Question 3

is dark chocolate good for u?

Accepted Answer

Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate contains many anti oxidants and as such it is good for the heart and it increases blood flow to the brain and other organs. It also contains minerals important to the body.

Question 4

is eating dark chocolate good?

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Great question: We welcome questions about healthful eating at healthtap. Chocolate is made with cocoa which is rich in flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants which help to decrease blood pressure & maintain vascular health. Dark chocolate contains the most flavanols of the different chocolates. Chocolate should be 65% or higher cocoa and be limited to 85 grams per day.

Question 5

i feel depres.what should i do?

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Call your: Psychiatrist, try exercise, talk to family members, do some activities you enjoy, talk to your spiritual leader or reliable friends and remain active

Question 6

is a 92 degree temperature good?

Accepted Answer

Low: A temperature below 95 qualifies as hypothermia, a dangerous condition. Is your thermometer or technique of taking your oral temperature OK? If your body temperature is truly 92, you would have symptoms such as shivering, slurring of speech,, difficulty focusing. Older oral thermometers take several minutes under the tongue before giving an accurate reading.

Question 7

are glow-in-the-dark pajama safe?

Accepted Answer

Likely safe to wear: Glow-in-the-dark clothing is probably safe.  The material that glows is not radioactive, and does not emit any light unless it first absorbs some light.  Over time, the material fades as it emits out the light energy that it absorbed.  Since glow-in-the-dark pajamas are a novelty item, they need not be used if one has concerns about long-term or environmental effects of glow-in-the-dark materials.

Question 8

why is my vision going dark slowly?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE SEE AN EYE: Specialist as soon as possible. Many possibilities, some of them dangerous.

Question 9

what are benefits of  dark chocolate?

Accepted Answer

New health claim: Some think chocolate can improve blood circulation. It contains flavanols which might help reduce risk for heart disease and improve blood pressure. A big chocolate manufacturer, barry callebaut, recently presented data on those positive benefits and got support from the european food safety authority http://online.Wsj.Com/article/sb10001424052702304388004577532811491380258.Html moderation is key!

Question 10

what causes vominating dark green fluid?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Vomiting bile. You may wish to get this medically evaluated.

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My husband dereks blood pressure is very low. 80/64sitting and 64/45 when standing. hes very faint. he has had his usual cortisone meds but not feeling well lately?

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Is it safe to take oral contraceptives (levora) and schwartz green stinger supplements (ephedra, bitter orange, etc) at the same time?

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Is dark chocolate good for u?

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Is eating dark chocolate good?

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I feel depres.what should i do?

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Is a 92 degree temperature good?

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Are glow-in-the-dark pajama safe?

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Why is my vision going dark slowly?

A member asked:

What are benefits of dark chocolate?

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What causes vominating dark green fluid?

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